Lafayette Music Venue, Kings Cross, London (Build Architecture Award Winner)

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    • Award winning venue, Kings Cross, London

    Studio Ageli won Build Architecture Awards ‘Best Completed Entertainment & Hospitality Venue in London’ for this project, which opened in March 2020. ‘LaFayette’ is the music venue and auditorium itself, the beating heart of the site: A complex 1,750 sqm food & beverage, entertainment and 600 capacity live music venue in the heart of the Kings Cross Quarter development in London. The scheme was the culmination of two years’ work for architects Studio Ageli, who transformed the basement space of an existing building into a multi-faceted, superlative music and hospitality destination.

    • Early discussions with client, Ben Lovett of the band Mumford & Sons shaped the brief. Informed by years of experience in the music industry, Lovett had a clear vision for the ideal London music venue. Must-haves included the specific capacity of the auditorium (just the right size for touring bands, unique in London) with perfect views for every audience member, split over several levels. There were also important and exacting layout requirements for the stage, technical areas and green rooms.